Hour favourites: Owners reveal the watches they wear on board

Matty Zadnikar: Breitling x Bentley

From classic sailing watches to the latest high-tech diving watch, perhaps no-one knows the ins and outs of a great timepiece quite like a superyacht owner. If you're looking for inspiration for your next investment why not heed the top picks of these experienced sailors...

Matty Zadnikar: Breitling x Bentley

“Breitling for Bentley B05 Unitime, because it’s very masculine, it has multiple time zones, which make it easy when you travel, and because I’m a Bentley ambassador,” says Matty Zadnikar, owner of 28.5 metre Benetti Mister Z.

Ömer Malaz: Audemars Piguet Grand Prix

For Ömer Malaz, owner of 25.9 metre explorer yacht Minella, it has to be an "Audemars Piguet Grand Prix Carbon – it’s light, colourful and very masculine.”

Bill Joy: Apple Watch

“Apple Watch with cellular," says Bill Joy, owner of 58 metre Royal Huisman sailing yacht Ethereal. "I turn off all notifications, including for texts, and leave my iPhone behind, but am still reachable by phone calls for emergencies.”

Milton Sender: Skagen

“The one I wear 99 per cent of the time is a Skagen that cost me $79," says Milton Sender, owner of 26.4 metre catamaran WindQuest. "It’s light and it keeps the date and time. I had it cleaned recently, which cost more than the watch.”

Slim Bouricha: Rolex Submariner

“I’ve been wearing the same Rolex Submariner for years," says Slim Bouricha, former owner of 33.4 metre Heliad II (now Robbie Bobby). "It’s the only watch I wear.”

Gaurav Burman: Rolex Daytona

“I use my steel watches during the day (Rolex Daytona, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202)," explains Guarav Burman, owner of 28.5 metre Prana. "In the evening, it’s an FP Journe, A Lange & Söhne or another Patek.”

Sieste Koopmans: Cartier Ballon Bleu

“I collect watches – I have 51 of them. My favourite is the Cartier Ballon Bleu, by far,” says Sieste Koopmans, former owner of 37 metre Zeepaard.

Bobby Genovese: Rolex Yacht Master II

“I rarely part with my Rolex Yacht-Master II; it is a true classic for all occasions,” says Bobby Genovese, owner of BG.

Ted Andrew: Patek Philippe 1920 Hunter

“I carry a pocket watch and have a drawer full. My favourite is a Patek Philippe 1920 Hunter,” advises Ted Andrew, owner of Nautor's Swan sailing yacht Song of the Sea.

Bruce Grossman: Bell & Ross Alcantara

Bruce Grossman, owner of 54 metre ISA Forever One says, “I always travel with my favourites: Audemars Piguet, Bovet, Hublot and Bell & Ross.”

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